I have worked with the attorneys at BATEMAN IP for nearly 20 years at two different medical device companies. Our IP portfolio has been key to value creation at both companies. We have successfully defended our intellectual property, and strategic partners and investors continue to compliment the strength of the patents BATEMAN IP obtained for us.
David McNally, Pres & CEO
Domain Surgical, Inc.

Guard against Patent Infringement

Patents

Many companies succeed because they have developed products or processes that are superior to those of their competition. By obtaining a patent, the company is able to exclude its competitors from making the product, or using the improved process, for a given length of time. They also have protectable rights in the event of patent infringement.

In the United States, a patent must be applied for within one year from the date on which an invention was publicly disclosed or offered for sale. However, many countries require a patent application to be filed before there has been any disclosure of the invention. Thus, it is important to promptly pursue filing of a patent application if protection is desired.

In March of 2013, the United States transitioned from a “first to invent” to a “first inventor to file” system. Thus it is more important than ever to promptly file patent applications.

Learn about common mistakes and legal pitfalls people encounter when filing for a patent. Stay ahead of your competitors by avoiding these common mistakes.

At the behest of the Utah State Bar in 2015, Randall B. Bateman conducted the New Lawyer Patent Law Seminar for new attorneys and interested individuals. This material is now available online. For a crash course in patents, this is the place to start.